Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A
From 559 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 94.4% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all California Ocean Tdi 4M S-As tested had between 15,235 and 32,536 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,576 median miles, the California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 559 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A is 21,576 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,235 and 32,536 miles.
Buying a used California Ocean Tdi 4M S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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